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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Padma Awards 2025: 5 NRIs, Suzuki Advisor from Japan, Brazilian Spiritualist Among winners
Droupadi Murmu, the president of India, awarded Padma Awards for 2025 on Tuesday at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This year, the president has awarded 139 awards, with the list consisting of 13 posthumous awardees, 10 foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI and 23 women. Click to see.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Padma Awards 2025: A complete list of winners with respective disciplines
On Tuesday, May 27, Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, awarded Padma Awards for 2025 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan last evening. This year, for 2025, the President of India has awarded 139 Padma Awards, including a dual case (where the award is counted as one), with the list consisting of 13 posthumous awardees, 10 foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, and 23 women. Considered as one of India's highest civilian honours, Padma Awards are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri for contributions in diverse disciplines/fields, like art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, and others. Padma Vibhushan has been awarded to 7 individuals for exceptional and distinguished service. Padma Bhushan has been awarded to 19 individuals for distinguished service of the highest order. Padma Shri has been awarded to 113 individuals for distinguished service in any field.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Eminent economist KL Krishna receives Padma Shri for outstanding contributions to education, literature
VIJAYAWADA: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Shri on noted economist Prof. Kosaraju Leela Krishna for his exceptional contributions to education and literature at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were present. A native of Unguturu village in Krishna district, Prof. Krishna, fondly known as 'KL' or 'KLK' in academic circles, has been a leading voice in applied econometrics, industrial economics, and regional economic analysis. With a career spanning over six decades, he has authored numerous influential research papers and mentored generations of scholars. Born on August 16, 1935, Prof. Krishna earned his Bachelor's in Mathematics from Andhra University and an in Statistics from Kerala University. He trained under renowned statistician Prof. C.R. Rao at the Indian Statistical Institute and later earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago as a Fulbright Scholar. He joined the Delhi School of Economics in 1958 and held several prominent academic and administrative roles, including Director of DSE, Chairman of CESS Hyderabad, and MIDS Chennai. He also served as President of the Indian Econometric Society and was the founding editor of the Journal of Quantitative Economics. As the leader of the India KLEMS Productivity Project at DSE from 2013 to 2022, funded by the Reserve Bank of India, he played a key role in shaping national economic data and research. Even after retiring in 2000, Prof. Krishna continued teaching until 2010. His lifelong dedication to scholarship, education, and policy research has left a lasting imprint on India's economic thought, culminating in this national honour.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Deeply Motivating': PM Modi Hails Life Journeys Of Padma Awardees
Last Updated: President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards to 69 individuals who have made contributions in diverse fields. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the 'Civil Investiture Ceremony-II' at Rashtrapati Bhavan in which 69 individuals were conferred Padma Awards. 'Attended the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, where the Padma Awards were presented. The Padma awardees have made notable contributions to our society. The life journeys of those who were conferred the Padma are deeply motivating," the Prime Minister wrote on X. Attended the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, where the Padma Awards were presented. The Padma awardees have made notable contributions to our society. The life journeys of those who were conferred the Padma are deeply motivating. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2025 Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards to 69 individuals who have made exceptional contributions in diverse fields such as art, literature, education, public affairs, medicine, social work, science, sports, and industry. The event was also attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and other dignitaries. The event marked the second phase of the Padma Awards ceremony for the year 2025. The Padma Awards, among the highest civilian honours of India, are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. This year, the government announced a total of 139 Padma awardees on the eve of Republic Day. One of the most emotional moments of the event was the posthumous conferral of the Padma Vibhushan to late Bhojpuri and folk singer Dr Sharda Sinha, whose music resonated deeply with the Indian heartland. Other recipients of the Padma Vibhushan included former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar and classical dancer Kumudini Lakhia (posthumous). The Padma Bhushan awardees included social activist Sadhvi Ritambhara, known for her role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, actor-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna, and celebrated journalist and author A. Surya Prakash. Among the posthumous Padma Bhushan recipients were legendary singer Pankaj Udhas, veteran politician Manohar Joshi, and economist Bibek Debroy. enowned Malayalam writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair, and Osamu Suzuki, the Japanese industrialist known for his pivotal role in Suzuki's partnership with India. The largest share of honours came under the Padma Shri category, with 57 individuals recognised for their grassroots and innovative contributions across the country. Notably, 23 of the awardees are women, showcasing the growing recognition of female excellence in various sectors. This year's ceremony reaffirms the spirit of 'nation first, people first", with awardees reflecting India's cultural, scientific, and humanitarian diversity. The government's efforts to democratise the Padma Awards have made them a true people's honour, celebrating not just fame, but meaningful service. IANS)
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India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Padma Awards 2025: President Murmu Honours 69 Icons, Including Sharda Sinha, Arijit Singh, R Ashwin
In a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred Padma Awards to 69 individuals who have made exceptional contributions in diverse fields such as art, literature, education, public affairs, medicine, social work, science, sports, and industry. The event, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and other dignitaries, marked the second phase of the Padma Awards ceremony for the year 2025. Attended the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, where the Padma Awards were presented. The Padma awardees have made notable contributions to our society. The life journeys of those who were conferred the Padma are deeply motivating. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2025 The Padma Awards, among the highest civilian honours of India, are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. This year, the government had announced a total of 139 Padma awardees on the eve of Republic Day. Among those honoured in this phase were 3 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan, and 57 Padma Shri awardees. The ceremony held special significance with 13 posthumous recognitions, honouring legends who left a lasting legacy in their fields. One of the most emotional moments of the event was the posthumous conferral of the Padma Vibhushan to late Bhojpuri and folk singer Dr Sharda Sinha, whose music resonated deeply with the Indian heartland. Her son, Anshuman Sinha, received the award on behalf of the legendary folk singer, renowned for her devotional and Chhath songs. Other recipients of the Padma Vibhushan included former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar and classical dancer Kumudini Lakhia (posthumous). The Padma Bhushan awardees included social activist Sadhvi Ritambhara, known for her role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, actor-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna, and celebrated journalist and author A. Surya Prakash. Among the posthumous Padma Bhushan recipients were legendary singer Pankaj Udhas, veteran politician Manohar Joshi, economist Bibek Debroy. enowned Malayalam writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair, and Osamu Suzuki, the Japanese industrialist known for his pivotal role in Suzuki's partnership with India. The largest share of honours came under the Padma Shri category, with 57 individuals recognised for their grassroots and innovative contributions across the country. Prominent names include playback singer Arijit Singh, cricketer R. Ashwin, author Pratibha Satpathy, former SBI Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya, and violinist Tejendra Narayan Majumdar. The list also included foreign nationals, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs—ten in total—reflecting India's acknowledgement of global contributions. Notably, 23 of the awardees are women, showcasing the growing recognition of female excellence in various sectors. The Padma Awards continue to honour unsung heroes—many of them from remote regions—who have made significant contributions without seeking the limelight. This year's ceremony reaffirms the spirit of "nation first, people first", with awardees reflecting India's cultural, scientific, and humanitarian diversity. The government's efforts to democratise the Padma Awards have made them a true people's honour, celebrating not just fame, but meaningful service.
